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Who says lawyers don’t have a heart? These five Washington-based firms are among the top 20 in the country when it comes to the amount of pro bono work they do, according to a 2007 American Lawyer ranking.
| Law Firm | National Rank | Average Pro Bono Hours per Lawyer | Example of Recent Pro Bono Effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington & Burling | 2 | 153 | Working on about a dozen death-penalty cases; in the past two years, two new trials were granted and one death sentence was overturned. |
| Arnold & Porter | 5 | 132 | Helps low-income DC residents organize to buy their buildings when faced with displacement as older buildings are renovated. |
| WilmerHale* | 13 | 113 | Has helped veterans appeal the denial of their applications for disability benefits from the Veterans Benefits Administration. |
| Hogan & Hartson | 14 | 87 | Works with DC Appleseed to improve the District’s response to HIV/AIDS—has helped to evaluate the city’s progress and to lobby for a needle-exchange program. |
| Howrey | 18 | 116 | Often represents victims of torture who have fled their country and are seeking asylum. Every first-year associate takes on an asylum case. |
